lighthouse01, lutz, kucher, consulting, design, strategy, design thinking, market innovation, product range, brand strategy, design strategy
                                lighthouse01, lutz, kucher, consulting, design, strategy, design thinking, market innovation, product range, brand strategy, design strategy

winora product range 2011

starting
a market

10 years ago, Winora introduced a revolutionary product range of ebikes that became the trendsetting blueprint for product planning-, sales- and marketing models and that initiated a longlasting trend with its minimalistic design language.

challenge

in 2009 the ebike market consisted predominantly of low-boarder pedelecs that were addressing senior citizens. ebikes were not yet on the radar screens of the public, and if then, as mobility aids for older people. nevertheless, Susanne Puello, CEO of the Winora Group, saw the huge potential of pedelecs/ebikes already then. so, after having successfully developed together with Kucher&Thusbass the town:exp, a first lifestyle ebike, the Puellos decided to become the e-driving force in the industry. K&T was asked to help them plan and design the product range, as well as the corresponding communication.

solution

in 2010 then, Winora introduced a revolutionary product range. revolutionary for two reasons: first, from a marketing strategic and product planning point of view - the range addressed for the first time explicitly the needs of different target groups. it was segmented in comfort, family, sportive and urban and offered corresponding targeted functionalities. the structure of the product range became the trendsetting blueprint for planning-, sales- and marketing models in the industry.

second, from a design strategic perspective – Winora introduced an iconic, minimalistic design language, that set new standards in the market. it was a style statement - democratic and exclusive at the same time. the design had the mission to change the image of pedelecs and turn them into a lifestyle product. eventually, this took a few years longer, but the design language and with that Winora, became influential trendsetter in the market.

                    lighthouse01, lutz, kucher, consulting, design, strategy, design thinking, market innovation, product range, brand strategy, design strategy
                    lighthouse01, lutz, kucher, consulting, design, strategy, design thinking, market innovation, product range, brand strategy, design strategy
                    lighthouse01, lutz, kucher, consulting, design, strategy, design thinking, market innovation, product range, brand strategy, design strategy
                    lighthouse01, lutz, kucher, consulting, design, strategy, design thinking, market innovation, product range, brand strategy, design strategy
                    lighthouse01, lutz, kucher, consulting, design, strategy, design thinking, market innovation, product range, brand strategy, design strategy
                    lighthouse01, lutz, kucher, consulting, design, strategy, design thinking, market innovation, product range, brand strategy, design strategy
                    lighthouse01, lutz, kucher, consulting, design, strategy, design thinking, market innovation, product range, brand strategy, design strategy
                    lighthouse01, lutz, kucher, consulting, design, strategy, design thinking, market innovation, product range, brand strategy, design strategy

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